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Louisiana laws differentiate between killings that are justifiable and those that are serious crimes. Homicide is one person's death caused by someone else. Charges and punishments for criminal homicides vary depending upon several factors, not the least of which is...
If you've been accused of a crime like a Ponzi scheme, then you're face federal charges. This serious criminal offense can land you in jail and lead to years of confinement, penalties or other unwanted punishments. What is a Ponzi scheme, though, and why is it so...
Louisiana defendants face extremely harsh punishments for sex-related criminal convictions. Lengthy prison terms may be followed by life-long, mandatory registration with a sex offender registry. Public sentiments about sex crime drive prosecutors to push hard for...
Being accused of fraud can change your life, even if you aren't convicted. You could face the allegations and accusations you fear from colleagues or your employer; you may have your reputation tarnished and rumors spread about your behavior. When you're not to blame...
Sentences associated with alcohol-related offenses got tougher for Louisiana drivers at the beginning of the year. Convicted first-time offenders, including drivers under the legal drinking age, now face penalties that can include jail time. The need for a vigorous...
Have you been accused of a sex crime in Louisiana? The feeling can be horrible, especially if you've been accused of something that you didn't do. Sometimes, something that was consented to can later be contested, and when you're at the center of the charge, it can...
When you mess with government money, the government messes with you. That's not a slogan for a fraud awareness campaign ad. The statement is true -- federal investigators have every reason to try to recover money stolen from health care programs funded by taxpayers....
There are few things as frightening as being accused or charged with murder. This is a serious, life-threatening situation; you could face a lifetime in prison if this case doesn't go your way. Fortunately, in any case you find yourself in, you have a right to a...
Evidence is vital when a defendant's word is challenged by someone else's version of events. Only one account is true, but which person will a Louisiana court believe? Criminal defense attorneys work to undo the damage following a sex offense charge. A New Orleans...
